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Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-056 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Commercial Façade Revitalization Grant Agreement for 1801 Valley View Lane; and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
In 2012, a Commercial Facade Revitalization Program (Program) was developed and funded to encourage property owners to enhance the publicly viewed areas of their buildings. The Program is set up as a single payment reimbursement to property owners per building/business. Facade grants are available with a minimum project value of $2,000 and a maximum reimbursement of $50,000 per grant unless otherwise approved by the City Council. Since the Program’s inception, twenty-three grants have been approved.
DISCUSSION:
Envision Inc., Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., has applied for the Commercial Façade Revitalization Grant for the property located at 1801 Valley View Lane. The proposed façade improvements consist of the cleanup of existing trees, bushes, and other landscaping items, the addition of landscape lighting, the planting of new trees and plants, including new mulch, and pressure washing and painting of the exterior building. New exterior signage will be added to the building. The total façade only portion of the project is expected to cost approximately $159,510. The grant requested is 10% of the approximate cost, totaling $15,951.
IMPACTED DISTRICT(S):
District 1
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Resolution No. 2024-056.
2. I move to approve Resolution No. 2024-056, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Façade Grant Application for 1801 Valley View Lane
2. Bid Sheet for 1801 Valley View Lane - Façade Improvements
3. Resolution No. 2024-056
4. Presentation